I've started writing a 3d modeling tutorial over in the 3d modeling section of SOS. In the course of writing that up I've pretty much completed the parts design of a 1/72nd scale card model of Khufu's Solar Barge. However, much of what I'm doing is experimental and I'm not even sure that It will end up as a build-able card model. To add to the challenges, I recently retired and downsized which necessitated losing a lot of hobby space. Consequently, I don't have an area right now where I can attempt a test build of my own.
So would anyone be interested in identifying and pointing out my errors by conducting a test build? (Normally my wife does that but she's not a model builder!) I've attached the prototype design as a PDF so interested builders can see what they're getting into. I'm fairly certain the flat parts are correct but I'm not so sure about the hull strakes. They may or may not actually fit correctly due to the method I used to 'unroll' them from the virtual 3d model. This is, essentially, an unfinished design. Whether I continue on with developing the model will be determined by how well the parts fit and whether I can find solutions to any problems uncovered.
Nor have I really decided what to do with the design if it is good. Most probably I'll make it available as a free download somewhere or see about uploading it to eCardmodels for sale for a couple of dollars at most.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. All I ask is for honest feedback.
Thanks!
So would anyone be interested in identifying and pointing out my errors by conducting a test build? (Normally my wife does that but she's not a model builder!) I've attached the prototype design as a PDF so interested builders can see what they're getting into. I'm fairly certain the flat parts are correct but I'm not so sure about the hull strakes. They may or may not actually fit correctly due to the method I used to 'unroll' them from the virtual 3d model. This is, essentially, an unfinished design. Whether I continue on with developing the model will be determined by how well the parts fit and whether I can find solutions to any problems uncovered.
Nor have I really decided what to do with the design if it is good. Most probably I'll make it available as a free download somewhere or see about uploading it to eCardmodels for sale for a couple of dollars at most.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. All I ask is for honest feedback.
Thanks!